New Zealand Immigration Lists NZeTA Exemptions for 2026

New Zealand Immigration has specified four categories of travelers who do not need to obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for entry into the country. The guidance, published on the official New Zealand Immigration website, states that all travelers must hold either a valid visa or an NZeTA, but exemptions apply to: 1) individuals holding a valid New Zealand visa (work, student, visitor, resident, or permanent resident); 2) travelers with an Australian passport, a New Zealand passport, or a foreign passport endorsed by a New Zealand citizen; 3) members or individuals associated with scientific programs or expeditions under the Antarctic Treaty, who may need to provide supporting evidence; and 4) members of a visiting force, including civilian employees, traveling in the course of their employment or duty, who may also need to present documentation.

For those not in these categories, obtaining an NZeTA remains a legal requirement for entry.